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Court Sentences Drug Offender to 12 Months Imprisonment with Option of Fine

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Justice Aluko of the Federal High Court has sentenced a man identified as Roomy to 12 months imprisonment or a fine of ₦300,000 for possession of tramadol. The sentencing followed his guilty plea to charges filed by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).

Roomy was arrested on November 15, 2024, at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Ikeja, during a routine passenger screening for an Ethiopian Airlines flight. He was en route to Turkey via Addis Ababa when the contraband was discovered.

The NDLEA prosecutor, Abu Ibrahim, highlighted that Roomy’s actions violated Section 11(b) of the NDLEA Act, CAP N30, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004. Despite urging for a stricter penalty, Roomy’s lawyer, Augustine Nwagu, pleaded for leniency, noting his client’s remorse and first-time offender status.

Justice Aluko also ordered the forfeiture of Roomy’s passport to the Nigerian Immigration Service and the destruction of the seized drugs if no appeal is filed.

The court’s decision underscores the balance between upholding the law and considering mitigating circumstances.

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Barack Obama Says Things Could Be Better With Women in Charge

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Former US President and first Black president, Barack Obama, speaks on leadership and gender. He spoke about how it would be nice for women to be in charge every now and then, as it would strike a balance and advance the government.

“Even when I was President, I sometimes fantasized about if you put women in charge of every government for like two years, and then just kind of saw, ‘All right, how are things going?’”

“I have a strong belief that things wouldn’t be perfect, but they’d be better. I’m confident about that. I really do,” he added.


 

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“Nigerians Have Borne Some Real Costs” — Mohammed Idris on Tinubu’s Reforms

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Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, speaks on the state of the country and President Tinubu’s reign.

He analyses it and shares how Tinubu has made tough decisions. “About three years ago, President Bola Tinubu assumed office amid some very significant and structural challenges, and physical challenges.”

“His administration chose to confront the long-standing distortions rather than postpone them, and those decisions were indeed very difficult and were not politically convenient. And because of those decisions, Nigerians have borne some real costs.”

“Today, however, Nigeria is moving from the difficult work of reforms and stabilisation towards a new phase of growth and shared prosperity.”


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“This Will Be Their Christmas Gift” — Wike Speaks on Abuja Road Projects

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Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, speaks on the road projects in Abuja and their completion. He shared that they will be completed and described them as Tinubu’s Christmas gift to citizens.

“We have promised the residents that this will be their Christmas gift by Mr President as part of their Christmas gift so that they’ll go back home and enjoy their Christmas celebration.

“You can imagine the happiness of those who stay here. You know that with these roads, the economy of the affected communities will change,” he said.


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